Bermuda's Andre Lambe has delivered the performance of his career, dominating Kenzo Casteneda in Galveston to be crowned the new American Boxing Organisation (ABO) Regional Welterweight Champion.
Stepping into the ring for what was billed as his toughest test to date, Lambe showcased exceptional skill and control from the opening bell to the final round. The Bermudian left no doubt in the judges' minds, with all three scoring the fight 78-74 in his favour, a testament to his comprehensive dominance throughout the contest.
Before the fight, Lambe had taken to social media, expressing both his faith and his pride in representing his homeland. "First and foremost, all glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ — through every round of training, every early morning, every sacrifice, He’s been with me. None of this would be possible without Him," he posted.
He then added a powerful message about his national pride: "Tonight, I proudly represent my country Bermuda on the big screen. I carry the pride of my people into that ring and I’m ready to give everything I’ve got.”
And he certainly delivered on that promise. This victory not only secures Lambe his first regional title but also marks a significant step forward in his professional boxing career, establishing him as a force to be reckoned with in the welterweight division. The Bermudian boxing fraternity will be celebrating this triumphant performance.
Friday, June 13, 2025
Bermuda's World Cup Qualifiers Schedule Revealed
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The Bermuda Football Association has released the full schedule for the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers Final Round, setting out the island nation's challenging path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
As we reported last night, Bermuda has been drawn into a competitive Group B, alongside regional powerhouses Jamaica, Curaçao, and Trinidad & Tobago. The schedule features an even split of three home matches and three away fixtures for the Bermudian squad.
Bermuda will kick off their Final Round campaign with a crucial home game against Jamaica on Matchday 1 in September 2025. This will be a significant early test in front of their home support.
Matchday 2, also in September 2025, will see Bermuda hit the road to face Curaçao, providing an immediate challenge on foreign soil.
October 2025 brings another two fixtures: Bermuda will entertain Trinidad & Tobago for Matchday 3, before embarking on a return journey to face Jamaica on Matchday 4.
The final two group matches in November 2025 are equally pivotal. Bermuda will host Curaçao for Matchday 5, before concluding their Final Round journey with an away trip to face Trinidad & Tobago for Matchday 6.
At the conclusion of group play, the ultimate prize awaits: the three group winners will secure direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining co-hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Furthermore, the two best second-place finishers across all groups will advance to a FIFA Intercontinental Play-Off, scheduled for March 2026. This new and expanded format offers Concacaf the unprecedented potential to have a record eight teams represented at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Bermuda will be eager to make history.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Tough Draw for Bermuda in Concacaf World Cup Final Round
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The path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has become clearer for Bermuda, as the island nation has been drawn into Group B for the Final Round of the Concacaf Qualifiers. They will face formidable regional opponents in Jamaica, Curaçao, and Trinidad & Tobago.
The Final Round of the Concacaf Qualifiers will feature 12 teams, divided into three groups of four. Each team will compete in a total of six matches, playing every other team in their group both home and away during the FIFA Match Windows in September, October, and November 2025.
The stakes in this stage are incredibly high. At the end of the Final Round, the three group winners will secure direct qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026. They will join the already qualified co-hosts, Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Adding further excitement, the two best second-place finishers across the three groups will earn a spot in the FIFA Play-Off Tournament, scheduled for March 2026. This means that, for the first time in history, the Concacaf region could potentially be represented by an unprecedented eight teams at the men’s FIFA World Cup.
Bermuda's draw into Group B presents a challenging but exciting prospect, as they will need to overcome strong footballing nations to secure either a direct qualification spot or a play-off berth. The upcoming matches promise intense competition as teams vie for a place on football's biggest stage.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Road to 2026: Concacaf Final Round Draw Set for June 12th
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One year from today, the eyes of the world will turn to the CONCACAF region as the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be held across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. With more teams, more matches, and more nations represented than ever before, the tournament will mark a historic new chapter in global football—and a defining moment for CONCACAF.
The twelve nations who have successfully navigated the Second Round of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers will have their eyes and ears firmly glued to the proceedings tomorrow, June 12th, as the highly anticipated Final Round Draw is set to take place.
This draw will determine the pathways for the region's top teams as they continue their quest for a spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The qualified nations represent the strength and emerging talent across the Concacaf region. From Group A, Honduras and Bermuda secured their progression. Group B saw established footballing nations Costa Rica and Trinidad and Tobago advance.
The two teams emerging from Group C were Curaçao and Haiti, while the representatives from Group D are Panama and Nicaragua.
Powerhouses Jamaica and Guatemala qualified out of Group E, and the final two teams progressing from Group F were Suriname and El Salvador.
These twelve teams will now be eager to discover their opponents and the structure of the final qualifying stage. The Final Round matches for the Qualifiers are scheduled to take place across three crucial windows in September, October, and November, promising a thrilling conclusion to the Concacaf World Cup journey.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Bermuda Stun Cuba to Advance in World Cup Qualifiers
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Cuba 1 Bermuda 2
Bermuda has achieved a remarkable feat in the CONCACAF Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026, stunning hosts Cuba with a 2-1 victory at Estadio Antonio Maceo in Santiago de Cuba to secure their place in the Final Qualifying Round.
With the final spots in Group A's Second Round on the line, the stakes were incredibly high for both nations.
Cuba Starting Line-Up: - Y. Hodelín, O. Calvo (M. Reyes 86th), K. Espino, Cavafe, K. Pérez, D. E. C. Lazcano (M. Campo 57th), P. Bravo, D. Reyes (R. Rodríguez 70th), J. Aguirre (C. Pinillo 70th), Y. Matos (W. Pozo-Venta 56th), A. Raballo - Substitutes: - I. Morgado, L. Mena, R. Polo, M. Rodriguez, O. Hernández, R. Valdez - Bermuda Starting Line-Up: - Dale Eve, Reese Jones Jr. (Eusebio Blankendal 77th), Ne-Jai Tucker (Roger Lee 87th), Julian Carpenter, Kole Hall (Reggie Lambe 69th), Zeiko Lewis (Sachiel Ming 77th), Djair Parfitt, Keziah Martin (Aunde Todd 69th), Willie Clemons, Harry Twite, Deniche Hill - Substitute: - Enrique Russell Detre Bell,, Kieron Richardson, Jorj Dublin, Rahzir Smith-Jones, Coleridge Fubler
Bermuda started brightly, stunning the home crowd by taking a 1-0 lead in just the 6th minute, with Djair Parfitt finding the back of the net. The early strike proved decisive as Bermuda held onto their narrow advantage, taking the 1-0 lead into the half-time break.
Cuba came out with renewed vigour in the second half and found their equalizer in the 58th minute through Jorge Aguirre, setting up a tense final period. However, Bermuda showed incredible resilience and tactical nous. Substitute Reggie Lambe, who had only been on the field for five minutes after coming on in the 69th minute, made an immediate impact, putting Bermuda back in front with a crucial goal in the 74th minute.
The final 16 minutes, plus a tense period of stoppage time, saw Bermuda defend resolutely, hanging on to their precious 2-1 lead. The final whistle was met with jubilation from the Bermudian camp, confirming their hard-fought victory and their progression to the Final Qualifying Round of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This is a monumental achievement for Bermudian football.
